Postdoc: Sensing & Measurement for Power Systems

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Energy Systems Engineering Group to advance power systems monitoring and dynamic modeling using Python, MATLAB, and state-of-the-art simulators. You will contribute to research at the intersection of grid reliability and emerging load profiles, collaborating across institutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in electrical engineering or related field, with strong writing and data analytics skills, and a

Qualifications

• PhD earned within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months.
• PhD in electrical engineering or related field preferred; GPA 3.5+ preferred.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Python; strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply rigorous research methods for modern power system dynamics and grid reliability.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary researchers across the group and division.
• Perform tasks with increasing independence and manage small, well-defined technical efforts.
• Publish journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports; present findings to audiences.
• Support proposal development to expand capabilities and program objectives.

Skills

Power systems dynamics

Python

MATLAB

Technical writing

Education

PhD in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Git

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Energy Systems Engineering Group to advance power systems monitoring and dynamic modeling using Python, MATLAB, and state-of-the-art simulators. You will contribute to research at the intersection of grid reliability and emerging load profiles, collaborating across institutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in electrical engineering or related field, with strong writing and data analytics skills, and a